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Expanded Robe-Ann Park lights to be lit Saturday at dusk
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
With more than double the number of Christmas lights than involved in last year’s initial Robe-Ann Park illumination planned, holiday lights at the Greencastle park are scheduled to be lit Saturday at dusk. Just one of several holiday topics ahead for the Parks Department...
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White, task force release report on campus free expression
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
Part of an effort to encourage freedom of expression and diversity, a task force which included DePauw University President Lori White is now calling on college and university campuses to be more open in doing so. Members of the Academic Leaders Task Force on Campus Free Expression, White and other collegiate leaders released a report Tuesday outlining how such environments could be encouraged and maintained...
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City officials reaffirm desire for community center project
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
Doubling down on previous commitments to build a community center/YMCA project, Greencastle city officials agreed to move forward with the project during a joint session of the City Council and Redevelopment Commission Tuesday night...
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Community Foundation awards historic gift to YMCA
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
The Putnam County Community Foundation on Wednesday awarded the largest single grant in the Community Foundation’s 36-year history to the Greencastle/Putnam County YMCA. The Foundation helped lay the groundwork for the YMCA’s fundraising campaign with this historic gift of $500,000...
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Beau Baird co-authors bill to help end state of emergency
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
State Rep. Beau Baird announced this week he co-authored legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and The Greencastle Republican also said measures in the bill would “protect Hoosier workers.” House Bill 1001 would allow Gov. Eric Holcomb’s state public health emergency to expire by ensuring Indiana could continue receiving the same federal reimbursements for SNAP and Medicaid, and maintain the state’s ability to hold voluntary community vaccination clinics...
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UPDATE: One transported in three-vehicle crash Tuesday
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
One motorist was transported with non-life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 231 Tuesday evening. At about 5:35 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection with County Road 200 North for what was reported as a head-on collision. They found two trucks and one SUV were involved...
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Carols4aCause returns with addition of live event to benefit Beyond Homeless
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
After raising nearly $9,000 for the local homeless shelter last year, a local musician is reviving an online music series and adding a live element to it this year. In 2020, with live music still seeming like a far-away dream, Bobbie Lancaster took to her Facebook account for live performances tagged as #Carols4aCause...
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North Putnam swimmers split dual meet with Speedway
(High School Sports ~ 12/02/21)
BAINBRIDGE — North Putnam’s swim teams hit the pool for a second time this week Thursday, hosting Speedway. The Cougar boys continued their strong start to the season with a 90-64 win while the Sparkplugs won the girls’ meet 85-56. “We added Speedway two years ago because they’re similar in class size and a has a lot of multi-sport athletes, so it ‘s a good and challenging meet but not a blowout,” North Putnam head coach Julie Ann Elmore said. ...
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Wonderland of Lights on display at Lieber SRA
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
CLOVERDALE -- Friends of Lieber SRA invite the public to enjoy their Winter Wonderland of Lights. Local businesses and families have decorated campsites located inside Lieber SRA, 1317 W. Lieber Rd., Cloverdale. The Winter Wonderland of Lights will be open 6-9 p.m. nightly Dec. 3-5 and 10-12...
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Applications now available for Indiana Senate Page Program
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2022 Senate Page Program, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) has announced. Through the full-day program, students in grades 6-12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senator...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 3, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 12/02/21)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 11:57 p.m. Kelly L. Mayes, 50, Greencastle, was housed at the jail for battery. • At 4:34 p.m. Alice M. Payne, 57, Cloverdale, was booked in for dealing in methamphetamine...
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More than $330,000 available in winter energy bill assistance for Duke customers
(Local News ~ 12/02/21)
Duke Energy Indiana has dedicated more than $330,000 in financial assistance to customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills this winter. The funds come from Duke Energy contributions and customer and employee donations. “Winters can cause financial strain for some of our customers and for years we’ve dedicated funds to help those in need,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. ...
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Tigers upended by Big Red
(College Sports ~ 12/02/21)
DePauw jumped out to a 15-point lead in the first half, but visiting Denison came back and claimed an 83-74 North Coast Athletic Conference victory over the Tigers in Neal Fieldhouse. The Tigers dropped to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the NCAC, while Denison improved to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in conference play...
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